Cal State East Bay erased a 12-point second-half deficit to beat Central Missouri 64-62, completing a 2-0 start to the 2026-27 season. Jaayden Bush sealed the comeback with two free throws with three seconds left.

By the Numbers
  • Bush scored 19 points and recorded 8 steals.
  • East Bay forced 20 turnovers and scored 29 points off them.
  • The Pioneers held Central Missouri to 25 second-half points, after allowing 37 in the first half.
Yes, But

East Bay’s comeback capped a pair of two-point wins, but it had to rally after giving up a 12-point lead in the second half.

Bottom Line

East Bay’s defense fueled the turnaround—and Bush delivered when the game came down to the final possession.